Goldring

Goldring is a British audio brand with more than 100 years of heritage, founded in 1906 in Berlin by the Scharf brothers. It began by making gramophone parts such as needles and sound boxes, before evolving into a specialist in cartridges for record players.

Goldring the company’s evolution decade by decade:

Early 1900s–1920s: Started with gramophone components and introduced early “sound boxes,” later adopting the Goldring name and establishing a reputation for quality.
1930s–1950s: Expanded into electric pickups, moved operations to England, and became a major innovator in magnetic cartridge technology used even by broadcasters like the BBC.
1960s–1970s: Developed influential stereo cartridges and partnerships (including with Lenco), and helped shape modern hi-fi with moving magnet technology.
1980s–1990s: Introduced moving coil cartridges and continued refining high-end audio products as vinyl declined in popularity.
2000s–present: Returned to turntable development, launched modern cartridge ranges (like the E series), and continued innovation during the vinyl revival.

Across its history, Goldring emphasises: